E-Connections AUTISM:COMING OF AGE FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION


Brought to you by Utah Education Network, Autism Council of Utah, and Utah Parent Center Saturday, February 25, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Vista Education Campus, 97 South 200 East, Farmington, Utah As young adults reach age 22 most families want to celebrate. But for families of youth with autism, a 22nd e needed services may no longer be available to their


-to-day stories of three families and the impact of policies and court decisions.


This presentation is provided to you free of charge, but registration is appreciated. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Please direct questions to Kimra Paul, ACU Adults Services at KP-Autism20s@q.com Additional screenings: Feb 9th


~ Nebo School District, Feb 15th ~Autism Journeys~ Lehi, March 27th For information on additional screenings, please visit www.uen.org/autism SOCCER CLINIC FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-9WITH AUTISMSPECTRUMDISORDERS


The Red Devils Soccer Club of Salt Lake City is pleased to announce this upcoming soccer clinic for children ages 4-9 with autism spectrum disorders. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 3 from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. at the Carmen B. Pingree School for Autism in Salt Lake City. Please click here for registration form. Registration for this event is due by Monday, February 20. For more information, please visit, www.reddevilsfc.org


CHARTER SCHOOLAPPLICATIONS AND ENROLLMENT are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2012. For those schools whose


applications exceed the capacity of the programs a lottery will be held. If you are interested in applying, please visit the charter schools website. A list of charter schools can be found at www.schools.utah.gov/charterschools


Who can attend a charter school? All resident students of the state qualify for admission to a charter school. A charter school shall enroll an eligible student who submits a timely application, unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level or the school, if this occurs then a lottery shall take place. What is a lottery? A lottery is a random selection process by which applicants are admitted to a charter school.


GOOGLE AND THEUTEAM UP TOHELPKIDS WITHAUTISM RESEARCHERS USE WORKSHOPS TO TEACH JOB SKILLS AND TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM


This study used a qualitative design to examine intergenerational relationships facilitated by an intervention h-functioning boys (ages 8 17) with


autism spectrum disorders (ASD) participated in computer workshops. The investigators capitalized on the spatial skills. The interdisciplinary team structured the workshops to facilitate


computer skill development as well as social interaction. The findings indicate that technology can build on the strengths of children with ASD and promote social engagement of the children with their families. Read the full For more information about these and other workshops and resources for parents and teachers of


kids with ASD, please visit: www.istar.utah.edu ~Ogden


February 10, 2012


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